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.VBM File Extension

VBM files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Veeam Backup Metadata File

.vbm - binary metadata describing allocation of data in VBLOB backup files. Put here on the comments other file extensions associated with Veeam. Backup file created by Veeam's virtual machine backu...

.vbm – binary metadata describing allocation of data in VBLOB backup files. Put here on the comments other file extensions associated with Veeam.

Backup file created by Veeam’s virtual machine backup software. Contains metadata describing a backup stored in a .VBK full backup file and .VRB incremental backup files. VBM files may be included with VBK and VRB files. Not necessary to restore a backup, they provide faster performance during the backup. They store cached information the software can use rather than rediscover in the backup files. If you have a VBK and a VBM file, choose the VBM file when restoring.

VBM file – Veeam Backup Metadata File. Read what the VBM file is and what application you need to open or convert it. Details of .vbm extension.

Veeam Software developed the .vbm file extension, also known as a Veeam Backup Metadata File, for Veeam Backup & Replication. Users typically see VBM files on Windows 10 from China, opting to use Chrome.

VBM files may be included with VBK/VRB backup files. Not necessary to restore a backup, they provide faster performance during backup by storing cached information. If you have a VBK and VBM file, choose the VBM file when restoring.

The VBM archive file relates to Veeam Backup, a VMware ESX/VMFS backup application. For more on VBM format and Veeam Backup, visit their website.

VBM file contains backup metadata used by Veeam Backup & Replication. VBM facilitates restore by providing metadata to virtual machine which then restores VBK image data. Newer Veeam focuses more on cloud service technology.

General Information

Title VBM File Extension
Extension .vbm
Full Form Veeam Backup Metadata File
File Type Metadata File
Developer Veeam Software
MIME Type application/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store metadata
Additional Functions Facilitate restore, Manage backups

File Characteristics

Quality High reliability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Indirectly

Use Cases

Data Backup Yes
Disaster Recovery Yes
IT Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Corruption risk
Best Practices Regular backups, Verify backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2008
Latest Version Depends on Veeam version

Associated Types

Related Extensions .vbk, .vib, .vrb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Veeam Backup & Replication Commercial Windows

Type 2: VBA-ReRecording Movie

VBA-ReRecording is software for video game speedrunners to set up and record tool-assisted speedruns. Speedrunners can record videos in VBA-ReRecording and save them as VBM files. They can play back t...

VBA-ReRecording is software for video game speedrunners to set up and record tool-assisted speedruns. Speedrunners can record videos in VBA-ReRecording and save them as VBM files. They can play back these VBM movies to check for errors. They can also convert VBM movies into shareable AVI and WAV files.

You can open VBM files in VBA-ReRecording. Open the program and select Tools → Movie → Play Movie. Select Browse to locate and play your VBM file.

The VBM format stores a movie “uid” that identifies the movie and save state relationship. This is also used as the recording time in Unix epoch format.

VBM files are only supported by VBA-ReRecording. If you want a player that supports more video types, 5KPlayer plays MP4, AVI, MKV videos without installing external codecs. You can also convert VBM files to more common formats.

The character encoding used in VBM file strings depends on the locale when created. This can cause text to appear as garbage if replayed on a system with a different locale.

File Function

Title File Function
Primary Function Record emulator inputs
Additional Functions Playback gaming sessions
Features Frame-accurate, Replayability

File Characteristics

Title File Characteristics
Quality Lossless input recording
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with tools

Use Cases

Title Use Cases
Tool-Assisted Speedruns Yes
Gaming Analysis Yes
Bug Testing Yes

Security and Practices

Title Security and Practices
Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Title Historical/Version Information
Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Associated with VBA-RR

Associated Types

Title Associated Types
Similar Extensions .gmv, .m64, .fm2

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
VisualBoyAdvance ReRecording Free Windows
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Page Contents

  • Veeam Backup Metadata File
  • General Information
  • File Function
  • File Characteristics
  • Use Cases
  • Security and Practices
  • Historical/Version Information
  • Associated Types
  • Software Compatibility
  • VBA-ReRecording Movie
  • General Information
  • File Function
  • File Characteristics
  • Use Cases
  • Security and Practices
  • Historical/Version Information
  • Associated Types
  • Software Compatibility
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